New York (N) Mets Clubhouse
Thursday, 11/2/1998
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Chris Steele - Commish
Record: 96 Wins, 66 Losses, .593 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 50 Wins, 31 Losses
Away Record: 46 Wins, 35 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 24 Wins, 18 Losses
X-Innings Record: 11 Wins, 9 Losses
Record vs LHP: 22 Wins, 15 Losses
Record vs RHP: 74 Wins, 51 Losses
Payroll: $75,949,661 (9th)
Fan Interest: 96/100 (2nd)
Batting AVG: .263 (18th)
Homeruns: 250 (5th)
Walks: 723 (9th)
Stolen Bases: 69 (9th)
Runs Scored: 939 (10th)

Pitching ERA: 4.57 (5th)
Opponents AVG: .256 (8th)
HRs Allowed: 185 (5th)
Walks Allowed: 660 (14th)
Runs Allowed: 810 (5th)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Mike Lieberthal89C 1/18/1972RightRight.25926870.855 
Lenny Webster86C 2/10/1965RightRight.2354240.696 
INFIELDER           
Omar Vizquel592B4/24/1967BothRight.338060.856 
Dave Hansen823B11/24/1968LeftRight.297351030.963 
Gary Sheffield77SS11/18/1968RightRight.3004412831.032 
Eduardo Zambrano901B2/1/1966RightRight.3253220.893 
Kevin Elster33SS8/3/1964RightRight.23413461.700 
Orestes Destrade501B5/8/1962BothRight.28521730.818 
Brent Gates892B3/14/1970BothRight.2714404.735 
OUTFIELDER           
Dwayne Hosey26LF3/11/1967BothRight.319177847.900 
Ken Griffey89CF11/21/1969LeftLeft.18825760.718 
Jeromy Burnitz56RF4/15/1969LeftRight.259421272.942 
John Mabry48RF10/17/1970LeftRight.3024350.798 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Chad Ogea95SP11/9/1970RightRight4.6617801.40 
Greg Mathews22SP5/17/1962RightLeft5.2310801.56 
Jose Rijo29SP5/13/1965RightRight2.88191101.22 
Orlando Hernandez67SP10/11/1965RightRight3.200001.17 
Scott Karl53SP8/9/1971LeftLeft4.938511.46 
Jon Lieber16SP4/2/1970LeftRight3.915121.30 
RELIEVERS           
Mark Holzemer20MR8/20/1969LeftLeft6.073601.74 
Tom Gilles94MR7/2/1962RightRight5.060011.50 
Jamie Walker35MR7/1/1971LeftLeft4.150001.38 
Mike Timlin3CL3/10/1966RightRight4.26105291.32 
Rich Delucia47MR10/7/1964RightRight4.728601.38 
Edwin Nunez73MR5/27/1963RightRight6.632331.77 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Matt MorrisOUTfull season0 daysRuptured Disc Back
Reggie JeffersonOUTfull season0 daysBroken Wrist
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) S D. HoseyLF
2) S O. Destrade1B
3) R G. SheffieldSS
4) L J. BurnitzRF
5) L D. Hansen3B
6) R M. LieberthalC
7) L K. GriffeyCF
8) R K. Elster2B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1)
2)
3) R G. SheffieldSS
4) L J. BurnitzDH
5) L D. Hansen3B
6)
7) R M. LieberthalC
8)
9)
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) S D. HoseyLF
2) S B. Gates2B
3) R G. SheffieldSS
4) L J. BurnitzRF
5) L K. GriffeyCF
6) S O. Destrade1B
7) L D. Hansen3B
8) R M. LieberthalC
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1)
2)
3) R G. SheffieldSS
4) R M. LieberthalC
5) L D. Hansen3B
6)
7) L J. BurnitzDH
8)
9)
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R J. Rijo
2) R O. Hernandez
3) L S. Karl
4) R C. Ogea
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) L G. Mathews
2) R J. Lieber

Middle Reliever
1) R J. Lieber
2) R E. Nunez
3) R T. Gilles
4) L J. Walker
Setup Reliever
1) R R. Delucia
2) L M. Holzemer

Closer
1) R M. Timlin
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1998
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Howard Johnson



Date: Friday, 2/3/1998
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Gregg Olson



Date: Tuesday, 2/7/1998
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with New York (N)!

Regards,
Howard Johnson



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1998
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, California has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Gregg Olson



Date: Wednesday, 4/19/1998
Subject: Lenny Dykstra healing process
Lenny Dykstra is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 5/1/1998
Subject: Progress of Brian Rose
Dear Sir,
Brian Rose is doing pretty good at AA Brooklyn Cyclones!
He has an ERA of 2.50, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1998
Subject: Progress of Carlos Febles
Dear Sir,
Carlos Febles has an AVG of .346 at A Port St. Lucie Mets!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1998
Subject: Progress of Terry Jones
Dear Sir,
Terry Jones has nothing more to prove at AA Brooklyn Cyclones!
He has an AVG of .317 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1998
Subject: Progress of Kerry Robinson
Dear Sir,
Kerry Robinson has an AVG of .337 at A Port St. Lucie Mets!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1998
Subject: Progress of Jay Tessmer
Dear Sir,
Jay Tessmer has nothing more to prove at A Port St. Lucie Mets!
He has an ERA of 1.11 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1998
Subject: Progress of Steve Dunn
Dear Sir,
Steve Dunn is hitting the ball well at AA Brooklyn Cyclones!
He has an AVG of .302, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/7/1998
Subject: Progress of Dave Stevens
Dear Sir,
Dave Stevens has an ERA of 3.68 at AA Brooklyn Cyclones!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/18/1998
Subject: Status of Chris Pritchett
Dear Sir,
Chris Pritchett isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Brooklyn Cyclones!
He has an AVG of .247, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/18/1998
Subject: Progress of Valerio De los santos
Dear Sir,
Valerio De los santos is doing pretty good at A Port St. Lucie Mets!
He has an ERA of 3.00, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/22/1998
Subject: Ken Griffey
Ken Griffey is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1998
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Kevin Elster



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1998
Subject: Greg Mathews healing process
Greg Mathews is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1998
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Jeromy Burnitz



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1998
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Omar Vizquel



Date: Saturday, 6/3/1998
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Howard Johnson



Date: Sunday, 6/4/1998
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Tom Gilles



Date: Saturday, 6/10/1998
Subject: Lenny Dykstra
Lenny Dykstra is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 6/11/1998
Subject: Status of Brian Kowitz
Dear Sir,
Brian Kowitz has an AVG of .248 at AA Brooklyn Cyclones!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 6/18/1998
Subject: Greg Mathews
Greg Mathews is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 7/11/1998
Subject: Howard Johnson is sick...
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 7/24/1998
Subject: Progress of Javier Valentin
Dear Sir,
Javier Valentin has nothing more to prove at AA Brooklyn Cyclones!
He has an AVG of .325 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 8/27/1998
Subject: Starting pitcher
Manager,
Believe it or not, but I am a starting pitcher!
Would you please treat me as one and put
me in the rotation?

Regards,
Jon Lieber




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